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Trees in the West event at CSU Spur tackles climate resilience through urban forestry

This year’s Trees in the West event will bring together residents, scientists, policymakers and forestry professionals to explore how trees can help communities adapt to a warming climate. The event will take place on Tuesday, May 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at CSU Spur, and is hosted by Colorado State University’s Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture.

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Upskilling program receives new funding to continue work in 2025, beyond

Colorado State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences’ Upskilling program recently received a $750,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to train workers in agricultural fields, particularly younger employees, on the latest technology related to irrigation, soil health, seed conditioning and food safety.

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CSU hosts National Collegiate Landscape Design Competition, student team takes third

Colorado State University’s Landscape Design and Contracting program recently hosted more than 1,500 students on campus for the 49th Annual National Collegiate Landscape Design Competition. This year marked the fifth time CSU has hosted the event in Fort Collins, and CSU’s student team placed third for the second consecutive year.

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Professor Francesca Cotrufo honored as AGU Fellow

Colorado State University’s Francesca Cotrufo, a professor in the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences within the College of Agricultural Sciences, has been named a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union.

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Noa Román-Muñiz appointed Agricultural Biology Department Head

Following a national search, Dr. Noa Román-Muñiz has been selected to serve as permanent head of the Department of Agricultural Biology, effective immediately.

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CSU Nutrien building certified LEED Gold

Colorado State University’s Nutrien Agricultural Sciences Building, home to the College of Agricultural Sciences, has been officially LEED Gold certified, joining a list of 46 other CSU buildings with some level of LEED certification.

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Colorado State University names three new CARET delegates for 2025

Three delegates were recently appointed to represent Colorado State University on the national Council for Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching.

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Professor Eugene Kelly recognized as 2024 AAAS Fellow

Colorado State University Professor Eugene Kelly, a leading soil scientist, has been named a 2024 Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world’s largest multidisciplinary scientific society and publisher of the Science family of journals.

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CSU Hosts 32nd Annual Landscape Architecture Days Lecture Series

CSU’s Landscape Architecture program will host the 32nd annual LA Days this April, featuring expert-led lectures on designing and sustaining built and natural environments.

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Agricultural economist Greg Perry retires from CSU

After more than four decades dedicated to agribusiness education, farm management research and water resource policy, Greg Perry, Professor in CSU’s Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, is retiring from academia.

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Jennifer Martin selected for 2025 Pork Leadership Institute

Jennifer Martin, Associate Professor of Animal Sciences at Colorado State University, has recently been selected to join the 2025 class for the Pork Leadership Institute.

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Alumni Michael Bartolo and Don Brown honored as 2025 Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame inductees

CSU alumni Michael Bartolo and Don Brown were honored by the Colorado FFA Foundation as the latest inductees in the Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame.

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CSU’s Grandin honored as a USA TODAY 2025 Woman of the Year

USA TODAY honors Temple Grandin, a Colorado State University Distinguished Professor, as one of its 2025 Women of the Year.

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Kellie Enns appointed Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs

Dr. Kellie Enns has been selected to serve as Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs in the College of Agricultural Sciences.

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Keith Belk recognized with 2025 Beef Quality Assurance Educator Award

Keith Belk, Professor of Animal Sciences and Director of Colorado State University’s Center for Meat Safety and Quality, has been awarded the 2025 Educator Award from Beef Quality Assurance.

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Why does chocolate taste so good and other sweet mysteries answered

Love chocolate? So does CSU food scientist Caitlin Clark. She recently spoke to CSU’s The Audit podcast about the science behind this beloved treat, why we love it and why we should be paying more attention to how it’s being made and where it’s coming from.

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Beatty Canyon Rancher Steve Wooten celebrated as 2024 Livestock Leader

“Steve exemplifies the values that Colorado State University’s Department of Animal Sciences seeks to cultivate — innovation, stewardship, and a commitment to the sustainability of our agricultural landscapes.”

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Why bringing poop and other ‘offal’ topics to the table could lead to a more sustainable, profitable ag industry

CSU Spur Director of Ag Innovation Jordan Kraft Lambert talks on The Audit podcast about why poop is actually pretty powerful and liver gets a bad (and largely undeserved) rap.

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Q&A with Fall 2024 College of Agricultural Sciences Outstanding Grads

Meet a few of the outstanding students graduating from the College of Agricultural Sciences who have brought their ingenuity, creativity, and lived experiences to the table during their academic careers.

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Clients Needed for Landscape Design and Contracting Student Capstone Projects

Students in the Landscape Design and Contracting program are seeking clients from the Colorado State University community and beyond to partner with on projects for their capstone course.

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Colorado Agricultural Experiment Station celebrates opening of Metro Ag Research Center at CSU Spur campus in Denver

The Metropolitan Agricultural Research Center, or MARC, is celebrating its grand opening on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at the Colorado State University Spur campus.

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Agricultural chemist Prenni, economist Hoag named as 2024 Nutrien Scholars of Agricultural Sciences

Jessica Prenni and Dana Hoag have been named as 2024 Nutrien Scholars of Agricultural Sciences.

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Researchers catalog the microbiome of U.S. rivers

A Colorado State University-led team of scientists have detailed both broad and specific information about the presence and function of microorganisms in rivers covering 90% of the watersheds in the continental U.S.

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Student-run Poinsettia Sale returns Dec. 7 with 55 featured varieties

Horticulture and Landscape Architecture’s annual Poinsettia Sale will take place on December 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the CSU Horticulture Center.

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Research paper explores the emerging concept of climate finance justice

Colorado State University’s Lauren Gifford, associate director of CSU’s Soil Carbon Solutions Center, is the lead author on a new paper published this month in the journal Geography Compass examining the emerging field of climate finance justice.

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Serving Our State – A love of food, mathematics, skiing and research brings agricultural economics assistant professor to CSU

“If lower-income shoppers can buy food at a dollar store cheaper than they can at a supermarket, why wouldn’t we want that? It gives them more money to spend elsewhere, which helps the economy.”

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Serving Our State – A family history of ranching leads to academic and professional success

“Hands-on classes and labs have enhanced my existing understanding and passion for animal science, they have helped me to specifically understand animal anatomy on a scientific level.”

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CSU awarded grant for Western Slope agrivoltaics research

Colorado State University postdoctoral research fellow Analissa Sarno recently received a $225,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Institute of Food and Agriculture to study how agrivoltaics could be implemented specifically in Western Colorado.

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Researchers to study how plants recruit disease-fighting microbes

The USDA has awarded Colorado State University researchers $850,000 to study how plants control their microbiome while fighting disease

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Study reveals new understanding of how climate change may impact Arctic soil carbon

A Colorado State University-led team of researchers have developed a better understanding of the interplay among plants, microbes and soil nutrients in the Arctic.

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CSU contributes to new international report linking planetary health and social justice

Lauren Gifford, associate director of CSU’s Soil Carbon Solutions Center, is among an interdisciplinary group of more than 60 scientists from more than 20 countries who contributed to a significant new report published this week in Lancet Planetary Health that connects the resiliency and stability of the planet to the quality of life for people worldwide.

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Serving Our State – Northern CO local chasing ag ambitions through CSU education, state FFA leadership

“Through experiences at CSU like CAM’s Classroom and other ag education programs, and reflecting on the impact my high school agriculture advisors had on me, I finally recognized my passion for all varieties of education.”

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Serving Our State: Jennifer Martin’s ambitious goals lead to unexpected accomplishments

“Teaching is, hands down, the best part of having a faculty position, I try to make my classes connect with students in meaningful ways.”

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Volunteers for Ag Day on Sept. 7 get free T-shirt, BBQ ticket

The tasty 43-year-old tradition celebrates Colorado agriculture and supports student scholarships by bringing together agricultural producers and Ram fans from around the state to enjoy a pre-game meal at the Nutrien Ag Day BBQ.

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Research catalogs greenhouse gas emissions tied to irrigation, including water transfer projects

Moving water around the Western U.S. requires energy — a new CSU study examines the greenhouse gas emissions tied to that energy use that can be credited to agriculture.

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Study shows how price can impact groundwater use by farmers

A new study finds that when California farmers have to pay for that water, they use less, switching their land to crops that require less water or no crops at all.

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2024 CSU Ag Day: A celebration of Northern Colorado Agriculture

Colorado State University’s 2024 Nutrien Ag Day BBQ is set for Saturday, Sept. 7, prior to the Rams football game against the University of Northern Colorado Bears at Canvas Stadium. CSU’s 43rd Ag Day will be a celebration of the deeply rooted agricultural tradition of both universities’ northern Colorado communities and colleges. CSU fans will don their Aggie Orange attire for the occasion as a nod to Colorado A&M’s original colors, pumpkin orange and alfalfa green.

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Temple Grandin receives lifetime achievement award from Denver Business Journal

Temple Grandin, CSU’s renowned animal scientist and autism advocate, has received the 2024 Denver Business Journal’s Outstanding Women in Business Lifetime Achievement Award.

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CSU’s Kelly Wrighton contributes to national report on links between soils and human health

Colorado State University Professor Kelly Wrighton has collaborated with a prestigious group of more than a dozen scientists on a national effort to examine the connections between soils and human health

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Carolyn Lawrence-Dill named dean of College of Agricultural Sciences

Lawrence-Dill previously served as the associate dean for research and discovery and the associate director for the Iowa Agriculture and Home Economics Experiment Station in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University.

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Eugene Kelly Appointed to Head the U.S. National Committee for Soil Science

Eugene Kelly, a soil scientist with a decades-long career in agriculture, urbanization, and climate change, has been appointed by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine to a three-year term as chair of the U.S. National Committee for Soil Sciences.

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New CSU research shows soil microbes could produce additional greenhouse gas emissions from thawing permafrost

New CSU research shows soil microorganisms could produce previously uncounted greenhouse gas emissions from thawing permafrost

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2024 “Best Of” Winners from the CSU Annual Flower Trials

The arrival of the 2024 gardening season is upon us, which might leave many wondering what flowers to plant this season. Luckily, a list of great possibilities comes from Colorado State University’s Annual Flower Trial Garden.

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Teaching Through Challenges: Outstanding Graduate Brittany Bair

Brittany Bair first became interested in agriculture during high school through showing animals. A car accident in 2012 left her paralyzed in her legs and fingers, but she was determined not to let that stop her from achieving her goals.

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Agricultural education thrives: CSU welcomes statewide FFA competition

CSU Fort Collins hosted the annual Colorado FFA Career Development Events, a two-day affair coordinated by the Agricultural Education team.

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CAS/AES annual awards ceremony honors employee, student excellence

On Thursday, May 2, the College of Agricultural Sciences and Agricultural Experiment Station celebrated the annual CAS/AES Awards to celebrate employees and students for their outstanding accomplishments over the last year.

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CSU contributes to launch of new Periodic Table of Food Initiative

Colorado State University played a critical role in the recent launch of a new global project known as the Periodic Table of Food Initiative, or PTFI, a collaborative effort aimed at better understanding the biomolecular makeup and nutrition information for hundreds of types of food.

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Serving Our State: From Eastern Colorado to Western Australia, Todd Gaines leads the never-ending war to control weeds

“I’m very excited about this current research into spray-on gene silencing methods of weed control. If we can improve delivery and efficacy, this can potentially provide a whole new menu of weed control options with favorable environmental and toxicology profiles. “

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Perennial trials showcase top 7 growers in Rocky Mountain conditions

After three seasons growing in the challenging conditions of the Rocky Mountains, seven perennial plants have been named “Top Performers” by researchers at Colorado State University.

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LA Days lecture series returns to educate, inspire campus community

The 31st annual Landscape Architecture Days lecture series will feature five presenters at the top of their field and explore a broad spectrum of current practices in landscape architecture.

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Serving Our State: Diverse passions drive Jonathan Cable to serve ag industry, advance rural resilience

“I didn’t come from a traditional ag background, but with the help of my CSU community and especially my College of Ag family, I’ve really found my path.”

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Four finalists identified in search for College of Agricultural Sciences dean

The search committee for Colorado State University’s next dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences has selected four finalists to visit campus in April.

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CSU to increase state’s soil moisture monitoring network with federal funding

The federal government has allocated $1.45 million for Colorado State University to expand the state’s soil moisture monitoring network.

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Serving Our State: New Animal Sciences Department Head gives back to alma mater, industry

“Challenge students, set the bar high, and provide the resources and learning environment for students to be successful.”

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Personalized medicine for plants at CSU receives $10 million Gates Foundation grant

CSU researcher in receives $10 million Gates Foundation grant for personalized medicine for plants project operating in Department of Soil and Crop Sciences

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Three CSU alumni honored as 2024 Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame inductees

Scott Haley, Bill Hammerich and John Stulp were recognized for their significant contributions to the state’s second largest industry.

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Three CSU alumni honored as 2024 Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame inductees

Scott Haley, Bill Hammerich and John Stulp were recognized for their significant contributions to the state’s second largest industry.

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Serving Our State: San Luis Valley agvocate educating through storytelling, service

“My goals are to help horse owners figure out the intersection of horse health, good land stewardship, and the economics of horse ownership.”

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Clients wanted for Landscape Design and Contracting student capstone projects

Students in CSU’s Landscape Design and Contracting program are seeking clients to partner with on projects for their capstone course.

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Groundbreaking study on decomposing microbes could help transform forensic science

For the first time, researchers have identified what appear to be a network of approximately 20 microbes that universally drive the decomposition of animal flesh, a finding that has implications for forensic science.

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10th annual International Livestock Forum focused on shaping future agricultural leaders

The 2024 International Livestock Forum brought together industry leaders, faculty, and students to discuss the global impact of Colorado agriculture.

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CSU researchers quantify greenhouse gas emissions from U.S. irrigation pumping

Irrigation pumping on U.S. farmland accounts for approximately 16% of all greenhouse gas emissions from energy use in agriculture, forestry and fisheries, according to new work led by Colorado State University researchers published in the journal Nature Communications.

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Global plant adaptation experts will share insights for improved resilience and sustainability in agriculture

CSU will host a series of vision talks with global thought leaders who will share their research and vision for improved resilience and sustainability in agriculture.

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CSU alum returns to Colorado to share her passion with horse owners

“My goals are to help horse owners figure out the intersection of horse health, good land stewardship, and the economics of horse ownership.”

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CSU researchers find new wheat disease in eastern Colorado

Colorado State University scientists have discovered a new disease of wheat in eastern Colorado.

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Rhizotron assembled: Interdisciplinary collaboration results in controlled plant growth chamber

Researchers are looking belowground to address atmospheric carbon, using soils as a tool for climate mitigation.

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CSU scientists release National Climate Change Roadmap

Colorado State University scientists have released a National Climate Change Roadmap to help advise future investment in climate science research.

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CSU poinsettia sale set for Dec. 2 and 4

The sale runs Saturday, Dec. 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Monday Dec. 4 from 3-6 p.m.

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Colorado State partners with LEARFIELD on College Rodeo business

CSU Rodeo and LEARFIELD are proud to announce a new partnership to drive revenue and increase exposure for intercollegiate rodeo.

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Advanced irrigation training expanding with 5-state technical agreement funded by USDA

An innovative program designed to advance training on irrigation water management, energy conservation, water conservation and quality and economics of irrigated agriculture is expanding.

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28th Range Beef Cow Symposium set for Dec. 13-14

The Colorado State University Department of Animal Sciences is proud to host the 28th Range Beef Cow Symposium, Dec. 13-14, 2023.

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Protecting quinoa from a tiny, destructive fly in the San Luis Valley

CSU researcher Ada Szczepaneic is researching how to protect quinoa in the San Luis Valley from a new pest.

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Serving Our State: Multitalented trio of female faculty tackle animal welfare

Three women in a male-dominated industry, from wildly different backgrounds, lead ground-breaking research in an area rarely studied – and becoming great friends in the process.

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Photos: Ag Week celebrates CSU’s Aggie roots and tradition

The weeklong celebration brings new and old friends together to honor CSU’s agricultural roots, welcome people to the table, and look ahead to the future.

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Earthworms play important role in global food production, according to new CSU research

Earthworms are important drivers of global food production, contributing to approximately 6.5% of grain yield and 2.3% of legumes produced worldwide each year, according to new work published by Colorado State University scientists in the journal Nature Communications.

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Restoring nature in the city: CSU Landscape Architecture students design and build urban wildlife habitat

CSU landscape architecture students gained hands-on experience designing and building an urban wildlife habitat in Fort Collins.

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Fort Collins local and CSU alum will share expertise in landscape architecture Sept. 27

Jana McKenzie, FASLA, Principal Landscape Architect, will be the alumni speaker at this year’s Merlyn James Paulson Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning Lecture at Colorado State University.

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Colorado State Fair 2023: How CSU is strengthening rural connections

CSU’s manager of External Relations-Rural Colorado talks about this new role is focused on strengthening CSU’s longstanding ties with rural Colorado.

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Serving our State: Retired ag economist leaves legacy of helping farm families with physical, mental, financial well-being

With farming in his blood, Dalsted has a love for agriculture and a determination to help family farms and ranches thrive.

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The Audit: Why do Palisade peaches, Pueblo chiles matter so much to Colorado consumers?

In a recent CSU, CDA survey, more than 80% of respondents said buying locally grown or raised products was a big driver in their purchasing decisions. CSU agricultural economist Dawn Thilmany says that’s important for the marquee brands but also the agricultural industry as a whole.

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CSU, CDA survey shows Coloradans overwhelmingly support local agriculture

Coloradans consider the food and agriculture industry to be important to the state’s future economic resiliency and quality of life. Those surveyed agree it is important to maintain land and water for agricultural purposes in Colorado.

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The latest buzz: Meet CSU’s newest entomology experts

Whether they’re identifying that strange bug in your garden, helping agricultural producers fight crop-destroying pests, or teaching young and old about the coolest attributes of our eight-legged friends, CSU’s newest entomologists are showing how even the smallest mite is a big deal.

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New Soil Carbon Solutions Center associate director aims to ensure climate solutions leave no community behind

Colorado State University has announced the appointment of Lauren Gifford as the new associate director of the Soil Carbon Solutions Center.

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Stop, smell and vote on your favorite flowers at Public Evaluation Day at CSU’s Flower Trial Garden

Colorado State University invites the public to vote on their favorite flowers from this year’s blooms during Public Evaluation Day at the CSU Flower Trial Garden.

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New research to improve end-of-life decision making for dairy cattle will improve welfare for animals and their caretakers

To help improve the process on both sides of the fence, Colorado State University researchers have received a $1 million grant from the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

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CSU Spur, Ardent Mills collaborate to nurture next generation of food innovators

Housed within the Spur campus, the Ardent Mills Teaching and Culinary Center is part of a strategic partnership that will focus on promoting the science of regenerative agriculture systems, agricultural literacy and career pathways, and innovation in food, nutrition, agribusiness and the food industry.

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CSU Ag Day’s tasty tradition returns Sept. 30

Since 1981, CSU Ag Day has honored Colorado State University’s roots as a leader in agricultural research, education and outreach by bringing people together around the table to celebrate food, fellowship and football.

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Q&A: Could Colorado be in store for a wildflower super bloom this summer?

While California’s wildflower explosion has been making headlines, CSU horticulturist Jennifer Bousselot says Colorado’s own super bloom season is just beginning to sprout.

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New research shows practices from the past will be key to future soil carbon solutions

The recent study from Colorado State University’s Department of Soil and Crop Sciences found that regenerative practices — including integrating crop and livestock systems — were successful as long-term carbon storage solutions.

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CSU tapped to lead development of NIFA’s National Climate Change Roadmap for universities

The $300,000 grant will support a National Climate Change Working Group featuring a wide variety of experts focused on guiding the next decade of research into climate change.

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Serving Our State: Ag teacher Katie Greenwood pays it forward, shares passion with FFA students

Katie Greenwood’s love of agriculture and commitment to education grew during her time at CSU. Today, she is dedicated to sharing her passion for agriculture and helping her students at Cedaredge High School thrive.

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Agricultural education in action during the Colorado Career Development Events at CSU

More than 1,750 FFA students from around the state competed in the Colorado Career Development Events, hosted at Colorado State University’s Fort Collins campus.

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Twilight Garden Series 2023

Join us for a series of educational evenings with horticulture experts from across our community.

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CSU tapped to lead development of USDA’s climate change roadmap

The $300,000 grant will support a National Climate Change Working Group featuring a wide variety of experts focused on guiding the next decade of research into climate change.

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CSU announces annual Flower Trial Garden’s 2022 winning flowers

Winners from the 2022 evaluation are now available at area nurseries and garden centers for the 2023 home gardening season.

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To feed the growing West, USDA taps CSU to host new $30M Regional Food Business Center

CSU will partner with Oregon State University to lead one of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s 12 new Regional Food Business Centers helping farmers, ranchers and food entrepreneurs in six western states grow their businesses, while also strengthening connections between rural and urban areas and closing the gaps to success.

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CAS/AES annual awards ceremony elevates employee, student service and impact

The annual college awards ceremony honors the outstanding achievements of faculty, staff and students and elevates the impact their work has on agriculture.

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Game on! New CSU-TAPS competition launches at ARDEC

The unique crop production contest offers an immersive learning opportunity to demonstrate management strategies.

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Agricultural education leader Don Thorn joins CSU to support rural engagement efforts

Don Thorn joins Colorado State University to serve in a new role strengthening the university’s ties with rural Colorado.

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Come to the Table: Horticulture and Landscape Architecture to hold mixer series

CSU’s Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture is hosting a series of mixers – “Come to the Table with HLA” – to promote Colorado’s horticulture and landscape industry.

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